I learned that it’s an ongoing journey and I’m not the only one." - CM, 14, a teen at REACH camp

I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013

A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp

I learned that we are all in different places and that it is OK to still be grieving." TA, adult camper, Camp Paz 2016

It is okay to feel grief." BK, age 14, Camp Paz 2016

Remembering this experience will help a lot.” KA, age 11, Camp Paz 2016

Kids need to see that they're not alone. Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too."
- Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder

Hearing others tell their stories. I know I am not alone."
-KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013

I can be sad and happy." ML, age 6, Camp Paz 2016

I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013

I learned that grief is just a feeling that we all have to deal with.” AM, age 10, Camp Paz 2016

It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp

Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013